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6 Legal and Compliance Matters for Churches to Address
Published on June 17, 2021Church organisations need to ensure they are compliant with legal and other obligations in their operations…
Read MoreHow Victoria’s ‘Betrayal of Trust’ Report Led to New Child Safety Laws
Published on March 14, 2019In 2013, the Victorian Parliament’s Family and Community Development Committee delivered its ‘Betrayal of Trust’…
Read MoreVictoria’s Reportable Conduct Scheme: Are You Aware of Your Obligations?
Published on March 14, 2019Victoria’s Reportable Conduct Scheme is now fully implemented, and organisations that provide care or services…
Read MoreGuide to the Government’s New Mandatory Data Breach Laws
Published on August 24, 2017The Australian Government has introduced new legislation to strengthen the protection of privacy and personal…
Read MoreOverview of the Changes to Working-With-Children Checks
Published on August 19, 2017As a result of the Royal Commission into child sex abuse in institutions, five amendments…
Read MoreHigher Damages Awarded Recently for Victims of Sexual Harassment
Published on April 20, 2017All employers in Australia are responsible for maintaining health and safety in their workplaces. This…
Read MoreNew Child Safe Standards Implemented 1st January 2017 in Victoria
Published on September 9, 2016New compulsory minimum standards for child safety and protection were introduced on 1st January 2016…
Read MoreNew Law in Victoria Makes it Compulsory to Report Child Sex Abuse
Published on August 15, 2016Recently we posted an article on the ‘failure to protect’ legislation introduced by the Victorian…
Read MorePreventing Discrimination, Bullying and Harassment in Your Organisation
Published on May 26, 2016Under Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and the Fair Work Act, Australian employers are charged…
Read MoreAre You Aware of When it is Lawful (or Not) to Dismiss an Employee?
Published on March 27, 2016Sometimes owners or managers of businesses or organisations complain about being ‘stuck’ with an unsuitable…
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